Birmingham among travel guide's top 14 places in the world to visit this fall

Todd English P.U.B. restaurant and bar in the BJCC's new entertainment district, Uptown, is mentioned by Fodor's list of places to visit this fall in Birmingham. (Tamika Moore | tmoore@al.com)

"Reflect on the city's legacy at Ruffner Mountain
Nature Preserve," the Fodor’s list said of Birmingham. “With more than 1,000 acres of greenery, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country. The summit of the Red Mountain overpass has broad views of downtown Birmingham.”

Guiding tourists here this fall is something Birmingham Mayor William Bell said he can get onboard with.

“We are excited to be included in this list as one of only five U.S. cities,” Bell said in a release. “We want the world to know that Birmingham is ready to welcome visitors from around the world as we commemorate 50YearsForward.”

“I have several Fodor’s guidebooks on my bookshelf from the many years I’ve been traveling,” McCallum said in a BBA release. “This is significant that it has chosen Birmingham as a top destination in the world.”

“Birmingham being named a fall destination in Fodor’s is a very positive signal of all the great synergy in our wonderful city,” Denson said. We are “the front porch to a resilient city and community. We look forward to welcoming our guests with a new facility, great local flavors and Southern Hospitality.”